W. M. Keck Observatory
Exploring the local and distant Universe from the world’s largest and most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth.
Keck I and Keck II Telescopes - W. M. Keck Observatory
A telescope tracks objects, sometimes for hours, across the sky as the Earth turns. This constant but subtle movement results in slight deformations of the telescope structure despite all …
W. M. Keck Observatory
From Hawaii’s Maunakea, astronomers around the world use W. M. Keck Observatory to observe the universe with unprecedented power and precision. The twin Keck Observatory telescopes …
Telescopes – W. M. Keck Observatory
The twin W. M. Keck Observatory telescopes are the world’s most scientifically productive optical and infrared ground-based telescopes. Each telescope operates with nanometer precision.
A Hundred Million Suns – W. M. Keck Observatory
Mar 27, 2024 · The two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes atop Maunakea on the Island of Hawaii feature a suite of advanced instruments including imagers, multi-object spectrographs, …
Our Facilities – W. M. Keck Observatory
Step inside our telescope facility and check out one of our twin telescopes, Keck I, in the viewing area marked by a blue door. You may also peruse through gallery exhibits to learn about Keck …
Our Story - W. M. Keck Observatory
Telescopes. Check out the technological ingenuity behind our twin time travel machines – the Keck I and Keck II telescopes – from their iconic segmented mirror design to their adaptive …
Maunakea Observatories – W. M. Keck Observatory
The 10 telescopes on Maunakea are operated by 9 separate nonprofit observatories. Each has its own strengths with varying fields of view and sensitivities to light from radio to ultraviolet …
Science – W. M. Keck Observatory
Observing time on the Keck Observatory 10-meter telescopes is available to members of several communities: the University of California, Caltech, NASA, the University of Hawaiʻi, Notre …
Rocky Planet Around a White Dwarf Resembles Earth — 8 Billion …
Sep 26, 2024 · Keck Observatory pioneered the astronomical use of both natural guide star (NGS) and laser guide star adaptive optics (LGS AO) and current systems now deliver images …